Managua 2018: Official logo revealed

The Organising Committee for the Managua 2018 Para Central American Games has launched its official emblem with less than two months to go until the regional event kicks off in the Nicaraguan capital city, on 21 January.

Paralympic track athlete and graphic designer Gabriel Cuadra Holmann, who works for digital marketing agency Tactic Center, participated in the creation of the logo alongside Marlon Carcamo, from Carcamo Consultor.

Carcamo, who designed the flame, said: “It symbolises Nicaraguan people’s warmth and the union and cooperation between the different Central American countries.”

Cuadra Holmann added: “The torch is a symbol that represents both Olympic and Paralympic Games. As for the wings, I wanted to add them because some Para athletes do not have hands, some others do not have legs or arms or feet, but we all fly over the obstacles.

“And we achieve what we set ourselves to do, no matter what impairment we may have. We always move forward.”

He also took bronze in the 200m and 400m at the 2015 Parapan American Games.

“When I was offered this opportunity to design the logo, my cousin and Tactic Center Chief Marketing Officer Luis Cesar Gonzalez Holmann, immediately offered me his support. We are very excited about playing a part in these Games.

“It is a privilege and an honour. With discipline and determination, anything can be achieved.

Luis said: “Gabriel has taught our family and me that there are no limits to do what you want. He applies the values he learned in Paralympic sports on his work. We are so proud of him and of having participated in the design of the logo.

“Of course we understand Gabriel has to train and travel to competitions, and let him organise a working schedule around his sporting duties.”

Nicaraguan Paralympic Committee Secretary General Dionicio Zeledon added: “We are very happy with the logo for Managua 2018, which we are sure will help further develop Para sports across the region.”